Pit Stop
Tiny Nordheim, Texas, is reaping the costs of of the South Texas oil boom but little of its profits.
Tiny Nordheim, Texas, is reaping the costs of of the South Texas oil boom but little of its profits.
On Nov. 4, Denton will decide whether to become the first city in Texas to ban fracking.
When the Keystone XL pipeline came through Lori Collins’ farm, she welcomed it—until her house flooded with sewage.
According to a new report based on industry data, oil and gas companies have injected thousands of gallons of diesel underground without permits.
The Denton City Council will consider a proposed ban on fracking tonight, after a group of citizens gathered enough signatures to force a vote.
The stars are still big and bright in Dripping Springs thanks to an aggressive effort to combat light pollution. Will the rest of Texas follows this Hill Country town’s lead?
Azle, Texas Mayor Alan Brundrett weighs in on Monday’s meeting of a House subcommittee investigating earthquakes in North Texas some scientists have linked to fracking.
If the first meeting of a House subcommittee on frackquakes is any indication, the Lege plans to ask nicely that the oil and gas industries do better.
For helping to pass an anti-fracking ordinance in Dallas, Raymond Crawford is a tyrant’s foe.
This week on Observer Radio, we consider the political benefit (and detriment) to Republicans palling around with Ted “Motor City Madman” Nugent.